May 6 2018

May 6, 2018 Grace Lutheran Church 2411 Woodlake Road Denison, Texas 75021 (903) 465-1016 glcdenison.org

Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ....................................... Michael J. Mattil Secretary ...................................... Debi Wendorf Organists .................Ajha Farrow & Cheryl Mattil Children’s Ministry Intern..............Sarah Pulliam

This Week at Grace Today May 6 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30 a Confirmation Service Wednesday May 9 1:00 p Quilters 6:15 p Handbell Practice Thursday May 10 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braums Saturday May 12 5:00 p Ladies Night Out Next Sunday May 13 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30 a Blended Service A reminder to all council members, there will be a council meeting May 20th after the late service.

Serving in May 8:00 a.m. Elder 10:30 a.m. Elders Ushers Altar Care

Larry Miller James Patterson Lindel Davis Jason Rupert Wyatt Rupert Open

8:00

10:30

Welcome/Greeting Opening Hymn: LSB903

Invocation Welcome/Greeting Opening Song

This Is The Day The Lord Has Made

Entrance Hymn Lord have mercy Glory in the highest Prayer of the Day Acts 10:34-48 Gradual 1 John 5:1-8 Verse John 15:9-17 Nicene Creed Sermon Hymn There Is a Redeemer

Sermon Offertory Offering Offering Hymn Prayer of the Church Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Peace of the Lord Lamb of God Distribution Song of Simeon Thanksgiving Salutation Benedicamus/Benediction Closing Hymn LSB922 Go, My Children, With My Blessing

Come, Now is the Time Holy Spirit

Prayer of the Day Philippians 2:5-11 Essay by Confirmands Homily Special Music My Faith I Confirm Today

Rite of Confirmation Children’s Message Offerings Prayers Hide me in Your holiness

Confession/Absolution Words of Institution Sharing of the Peace The Distribution Distribution Hymn There Is a Redeemer

Benediction Closing Hymn Go, My Children, With My Blessing

Summer Worship Schedule June 3 through September 9 Worship 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School / Bible Class 10:30

Summer hours will kick off with one outside service (weather permitting) at 10:30 on Sunday May 27.

Followed by a picnic. The members are asked to bring sides and deserts. The men of Grace will be providing hotdogs and hamburgers Ladies! Need a night out? Join us for a ladies night at the church May 12th at 5 pm for food and fellowship. Please sign up so we know how many to prepare for.

Grace Food Drive Grace is collecting non perishable food and drink items through the end of May. Please bring any items you would like to donate and place them in the baskets located in the narthex. Donations will then be distributed to local food pantries.

An Adult instruction class has been scheduled for Saturday May 19th from 9 am till 2 pm. Lunch will be provided.

If you are interested in joining this class please contact Pastor or the office.

Congratulations This year we have two confirmands, Morgan Rupert and Jeremiah Velten.

These young men are making a public profession of their faith in our late service today and becoming confirmed members of our congregation.

LWML is hosting a reception for the Confirmands after the late service. All are invited to attend.

Looking for Volunteers!

Sign up forms are now available!

There is a wide variety of ways you can help with this program. If you have questions please contact Robin Gilbert or Elaine Botka for more information.

Birthdays and Anniversaries this week!

Baptisms Stacy Bray 5/8 Joe Harrelson 5/9 Cari Miller 5/11 Rylan Stanford 5/11 Birthdays Cash Hines 5/9 Kade Hines 5/9 Wyatt Rupert 5/9 Anniversaries Michael & Cari Miller 5/20/2000 18 yrs

Can you believe it, Makenzi Davis is getting married!

A bridal shower will be held for her on May 20th from 2 pm till 4pm here in the Fellowship Hall. She is registered at Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond. All the Ladies are invited to join in this awesome celebration.

VBS Registration has begun!

Shipwrecked runs July 23-27.

Go to our website for more information and to register. You can sign up to volunteer also!

Come and be Rescued by Jesus. (glcdenison.org) Do you need a scholarship?

We are now accepting applications for the Leva-Whiting Scholarship and the Grace Church Work Scholarship. If you are interested, the church office has the guidelines and applications. Deadline for applying is Sunday, May 13th.

Mowers are needed to help keep the grounds around Grace looking nice. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board by the mailboxes. We have the equipment we just need your help for it to work.